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Chinese is one of the most widely spoken languages. Over 15% of the population speak Chinese. There are many Chinese speakers in Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines. There are also many types of Chinese used in different regions of Southeast Asia.

Chinese Variations: Spoken and Written

Mandarin and Cantonese are the two main styles of Chinese. Mandarin is spoken in Mainland China, Taiwan and Singapore. Cantonese is spoken in Hong Kong.

The types of spoken Chinese is different from written Chinese. There are two types of written Chinese: traditional and simplified.

Both spoken Chinese can be written in either traditional or simplified. It depends on the region.